Wildcat Weekly

November 19- Thanksgiving Lunch Grades: K, 2, 4 (2 guest limit)

November 20- Thanksgiving Lunch Grades: 1. 3, 5 (2 guest limit)
November 21- WCES Spelling Bee
December 9- 8am WCES Parent Coffee

WCES: 5th Grade Gateway Growth
A total of 479 schools met the qualifications for recognition as 2024-2025 Math Leaders. Awards were given based on the outlined criteria at the elementary and middle-school levels, and at the high-school level based on the Algebra: Concepts and Connections EOC, which is the state test for mathematics in high school. Math Leader qualifications are based on students achieving the Proficient Learner level or above on the Georgia Milestones mathematics assessments. GaDOE recognized Math Leader schools for the 2023-2024 school year.

WCES: 3rd Grade Gateway Achievement; 5th Grade Achievement
A total of 406 schools met the qualifications for recognition as 2024-2025 Literacy Leaders. Awards were given based on the outlined criteria at the elementary and middle-school levels, and at the high-school level based on the American Literature EOC, which is the state test for ELA in high school. Literacy Leader qualifications use the Georgia Milestones Reading Status indicator, which is based on the Lexile score associated with students' performance on a subset of questions on the ELA assessment. GaDOE also recognized Literacy Leader schools for the 2022-2023 and 2023-2024 school years.

Get your Wilson Creek Hoodies & Socks!
Brrr... it's cold out! Time to stock up on Wilson Creek themed hoodies and socks! Check out what we have in stock right now!

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Parents, please join us for our first parent coffee of the year!

As we navigate the ever-changing world of the internet and social media, especially with young children, it’s important to know how to guide, support, and protect them online. Join us for a Parent Coffee where we’ll explore the impact of digital activity, the importance of parent involvement, and practical strategies for managing your child’s online experience. Let’s talk about how to guide, support, and protect our children in the digital world.

Led by our CHRIS180 therapist, Charlotte Handel, and our school counselors, this session will include helpful resources and time for Q&A. Light refreshments will be served.

📅 Date: Tuesday December 9th 2025
🕘 Time: 8AM
📍 Location: WCES Cafeteria

📱 Topic: Navigating Internet & Social Media with Young Children

🔗 RSVP: https://forms.office.com/r/3ZQRiKvsu4

We hope to see you there as we work together to support our students’ safety and well-being!

Please find the attached Aurora Cineplex holiday programming—Thanksgiving Movies and Hours E-Flyer. This is a WCES Partner in Education. Follow them at: https://linktr.ee/auroracineplex

At Wilson Creek Elementary, we take pride in recognizing students who consistently demonstrate positive character and leadership in our school community.

🌟 Creating Character Award
Each month, our school focuses on a specific Word of the Month—a character trait we aim to instill in all students. Homeroom teachers select students who best exemplify this trait in their daily actions. In some upper grade classrooms, students also participate by nominating peers who they feel have demonstrated the character trait meaningfully.

🌟 Principal Pride Award
This award is selected by our Specials teachers, who work with all students across grade levels. A schedule created in August ensures each grade level receives focused attention throughout the year. Students chosen for Principal Pride consistently embody our 3Rs:

• Respectful
• Responsible
• Ready to Learn

In addition, these students stand out for being helpful to teachers and peers, resilient in challenging situations, dependable, and an uplifting presence in the classroom.

Each month, Principal Pride recipients are celebrated in several ways:

• Their names are announced on the school news
• They receive a special prize
• Families are contacted with the good news
• Photos are taken and displayed on our lobby bulletin board and social media
• Students are invited to a celebratory group breakfast
  
  

🌟 Wildcat Winner
Each month, homeroom teachers select students who have demonstrated significant improvement or outstanding performance in relation to our school’s 3Rs: Respectful, Responsible, and Ready to Learn. These students show growth, perseverance, and a commitment to personal excellence in the classroom.

We’re proud to honor these students and share their accomplishments with our community. Thank you for supporting our efforts to build character and pride at WCES!

Dear Parents/Guardians of Third, Fourth, and Fifth Grade Parents,

Each year we are asked, “How do I prepare my child for the Georgia Milestones?” This year we are once again offering the opportunity to purchase a grade-specific practice book which provides comprehensive instruction and practice on all the key skills and concepts covered by the Georgia Standards. Student workbooks along with access to online answer keys are available for Grades 3-5 in Reading/ELA and Math. Science is available for Grade 5 only. The cost is $18 per book. We are only accepting Online School Payment (OSP), no checks or cash. No additional or late orders will be accepted as this is a courtesy one-time order for parents.

Please note:

• All orders must be placed through the Online School Payment (OSP) beginning today, Sunday, November 2 through Friday, November 21. No additional or late orders will be accepted, so please tell your friends and neighbors to help spread the word.
• Access the OSP link through the Wilson Creek Elementary School website homepage and click on payments. You will find it on the left-hand side under the picture logo.
• Student ID # is required to make payments through OSP. This is the same number and your student’s lunch account.
• Once in OSP you will see the title Measuring Up. You will need to click the drop down for the grade and subject.
• Please be sure to select the drop-down option for the grade level and subject of the book you wish to purchase. All students take the GMAS for the grade they are currently in, regardless of Continuous Achievement Levels. (for example, all 3rd graders that the 3rd grade GMAS and the 3rd grade math even if they are studying 4th grade in class).
• There will not be an opportunity to purchase at a later date.

If you have any questions, please contact Marla Grosswald at grosswaldm@fultonschools.org.

Applications are now open for the Wildcat News Team at Wilson Creek Elementary! This is a fantastic opportunity for students to get involved in our morning news show, build communication skills, and take on leadership roles. Positions are limited and require responsibility and punctuality. Selected team members will attend one morning meeting per week from 7:10–7:45 AM.

📅 Application Deadline: December 5th
📎 The application is attached for more details, including how to submit an audition video.
📧 Questions? Contact Ms. Pence at pence@fultonschools.org

We’re excited to announce this year’s Battle of the Books, a fun and enriching reading competition for students in grades 3–5 registration is now open! Participants will work in teams to read selected books and compete by answering questions based on their reading.

What’s Involved:

• Students read at least 3 of the 6 selected books.
• For each book read, students must submit 2 original questions (total of 6 questions).
• Teams will meet weekly to prepare for the final competition held in the spring.

If your child is interested in participating, please complete and return the Battle of the Books registration form by November 14th

Let’s celebrate reading, teamwork, and a little friendly competition!

We’re excited to share a short promo video for Autrey Mill Middle School’s Lion Stage Players production of The SpongeBob Musical!

Two versions of the video (1080p and 4K) are available for your use. You can download them directly using the links below:

• 1080 Video Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/1nk2bdH97t9T7prQDRkYwGONfPlHBWrn8/view?usp=share_link
• 4K Video Link: https://drive.google.com/file/d/18UttURjEkPMxsGmBf3ggv2R7nZF3Sh9K/view?usp=share_link

Performances will be held at Johns Creek High School on Saturday, November 15, and Sunday, November 16.

Thank you so much for helping us share the excitement!

Sincerely,

Mandi Rubenstein

Parent Volunteer, AMMS Lion Stage Players

We are hosting the 2nd annual Medication Disposal Event in November. Check out the flyer and please share as you see fit. Last year we collected 125 lbs. of liquid and oral medications.

Thank you, Dr. Michael Todd; Ed.D

Have you volunteered at Wilson Creek this month - for example, at Science Force, the vision/hearing screening, or yearbook? We want to celebrate YOU!🎉 Please take a moment to fill out our Volunteer Appreciation Raffle form so we can include you in our special "thank you" drawing. It's our way of showing how much we appreciate everything you do to make our school amazing!

We want to take a moment to thank everyone for helping keep our carpool line running as smoothly and safely as possible. Your cooperation makes a big difference!

As a quick reminder, we need everyone's continued support to ensure fairness and compliance with traffic and community rules. Please take a moment to review your carpool agreement to ensure you're familiar with the expectations and procedures in place.

To help avoid longer wait times, consider arriving during the earlier window between 7:10 AM and 7:25 AM, when traffic is significantly lighter.

🚧 Important Update:
We will be ordering barricades to be placed at the secondary entrance to help manage traffic flow. Additionally, please be aware that cars making a U-turn in front of the school will be ticketed. This measure is being taken to ensure the safety of all students and families.

Thank you for your understanding and support as we work together to keep the carline safe, efficient, and fair for everyone.

🚌 Reminder: Your child will NEVER be marked tardy if they take the bus!

As part of our ongoing efforts to support digital safety, we’re excited to share that Fulton County Schools will launch Qustodio on October 20th, a free app that helps parents monitor and manage their child’s online activity. This tool gives families insight into how students use both district-issued and personal devices.

• For district-issued devices:

o Parents can see how much time their child spends online, which apps are being used, and what searches are conducted during the school day.

o Families can also set time limits and restrictions outside of normal school hours to encourage healthy screen time habits.

• For student personal devices (optional):

o Parents can choose to install Qustodio on personal devices to monitor usage and set limits at home.

o Fulton County Schools does not have any visibility or access to data from student or parent/guardian personal devices — that information is visible only to the parent or guardian who installs the app.

After October 20th, use this link: Qustodio.com/my-school. Please use your Parent Portal email address during the sign-up process.

Thank you for helping us promote responsible digital habits and strengthen the partnership between home and school. For any questions or support, please contact myschool@qustodio.com.

Please consider volunteering for Science Force, a parent-led PTO sponsored program which provides hands-on learning in alignment with your student's science curriculum. No previous science experience is required! We will provide you with a short guide before the lab and hands-on training will be provided by your Science Force lead during the first 15 minutes of your volunteer time. This is a great way to spend an hour of your time to contribute to your student's science education.

Please email Ashley Mayer at WCESScienceForce@gmail.com with any questions.

Volunteer Signup Link: https://www.signupgenius.com/go/10C094EA5AF2FA5F4C25-59125216-science

Thank you, Ashley Mayer

Join us for an exciting week of friendly bidding at Wilson Creek's PTO Silent Auction! You'll have the chance to win amazing items, unique experiences, and special treats - all while supporting our school! Take a look at our sneak peek to see some of the amazing items up for bid!

Date of Auction: TBD

Website: https://www.fultonschools.org/wilsoncreekes
Location: 6115 Wilson Rd, Johns Creek, GA 30097, USA
Phone: (470) 254-3811
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